Budgets, 1988-1991
Scope and Contents
The records include correspondence, arranged alphabetically, generated from 1940 to 1979, as well as memoranda written by Anita Gilden during her tenure as librarian from 1989 to 1993. Reports include one generated by the Librarian for the fiscal year 1940-1941, slide library sales reports, 1954-1960, and a copy of the Museum's goals and program for 1977. Clippings document the Library's "Public Days" event of the same year. Other materials pertain to the Library's budget needs from 1967 to 1988. Documentation consists of reports, summaries, proposals, memos and notes regarding purchases, subscriptions, staff salaries, and a revolving fund.
For documentation of the Library's activities from approximately 1925 to 1955, including WPA projects, see the Fiske Kimball Records.
Dates
- 1988-1991
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to institutional records less than 10 years old is at the discretion of the Archivist. This collection is stored offsite, so please request materials ahead of time.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Gilden, Anita (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org